October 12, 2021
Play encourages intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skill development. It is a necessary tool that helps children grow into successful adults. Read about the benefits of play and how KET encourages learning through play in our different programmes… Read more
April 21, 2021
The impact of the pandemic forced a major change in focus for KET during 2020. 108 preschools were closed during lockdown and parents stopped paying fees for many months. Survival of the preschools and their staff presented a crisis. 4 900 children were also threatened by suspension of key support structures including daily feeding, education stimulation… Read more
April 19, 2021
In South Africa about 30% of 3–5-year-olds do not attend early learning programmes, and for those that do, the quality of these programmes is often poor This means close to a million 3-5 years olds in South Africa are missing out on developing strong foundations for future learning every year. In the greater Knysna area… Read more
April 14, 2021
Knysna Education Trust (KET), a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) located in the Garden Route town of Knysna has been providing essential support services to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector since 1993. Our comprehensive support model addresses ECD sector challenges, ensuring that preschool children reach age appropriate developmental milestones in key areas namely, cognitive, emotional and… Read more
August 16, 2020
KET contemplated that the Covid lockdown would extend beyond the predicted initial 8 weeks. The impact on our local affiliated unfunded Early Childhood Development facilities would be catastrophic for principals, teachers and the young children. KET sought to continue providing food security assistance to these preschools (and education packs), following the generous support provided in… Read more
June 21, 2020
“Schools may be closed, but we need to continue to support principals and teachers. And we need to try to get learning packs out to the children from affiliated schools throughout the Greater Knysna Area”. That was the message to Knysna Education Trust’s (KET) staff. Monthly reports continued, but instead of comments about literacy and… Read more
August 2, 2017
Introduction The IIP program is a DSD initiative. With this program, we want to determine the level of development and skills of 502 children at the 20 sites taking part in the program. We have gathered a group of highly skilled and trained professionals to help, intervene and develop the skills and knowledge of the… Read more
July 5, 2017
We are proud to once again host the Dare 2 Dash Obstacle Challenge at this years Pick ‘n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival! This will also be a qualifying event for the 2017 Junior BIG 5 Challenge. If you’re going to be in town for the 2017 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, join us for… Read more
June 26, 2017
By: Angelina Smith One of the highlights for me this month/s is putting in the final touches to the training room. The vision I had of a neat, spacious and organised area is complete. In addition, by creating an area for the students to grab a cup of tea/coffee and recoup during lecture breaks has… Read more
October 17, 2016
A quality preschool education is one of the most significant factors ensuring the growth of a successful and productive nation. A confident and competent teacher remains one of the key elements to ensuring children are exposed to the learning which they need to enter formal schooling prepared and equipped to thrive and develop a love… Read more
August 22, 2016
Collette Vacations and Collette Cares foundation have played a significant role supporting the young children of Knysna since 2013. To date Collette assisted with the rebuilding the Happy Faces preschool, sponsored 50 children on the Adopt a Child’s Education (ACE) programme for a year. In 2016 this relationship has further grown and has enabled KET to upgrade… Read more